RE: Question 1: The Master Plan

I want to reiterate what I've seen in prior discussion here concerning adult education in California and Recommendation 38. As usual, adult education is largely missing from the equation.  Why is it that the adult education system, an entirely independently-functioning program, offering courses mandated by the state, serving the masses from ages 18 to 80+, historically filling in the economic gap for the unemployed, government-dependent, high school drop-out and limited English-speaking...must consistently fight with the state for the right to administer such a program???  A program that others wouldn't touch, except to get their hands on money or power. Not only is funding a constant battle, but now this system that has been highly effective and efficient must fight just to keep itself going. I say, "Why fix something when it ain't broke."